Life gets sweeter

The sweet life does get sweeter and Brittany Corp. is doling out far more than just the sugar. With the phenomenal success of the Courtyards of Portofino, the legacy of the romantic Italian high-life continues through Brittany’s Courtyards II of Portofino.

This extraordinary property is a worthy addition to the Portofino development – a master-planned community spanning 300 hectares south of Manila. Just five minutes from the central business district of Alabang, this remarkable project has set the standards for high-end property developments and has continued to raise the bar higher as it incorporates unique design features and amenities.

"From the very beginning, we knew that Courtyards of Portofino was meant to be Brittany Corp.’s masterpiece. It brought together key elements of the Italian architecture along with the European city’s lifestyle that is very familiar to the Filipino sensibilities. Its tremendous success is an affirmation of our vision for what luxury urban living in Metro Manila should be," according to Jing Serrano, Brittany president.

"We are confident that Courtyards II of Portofino can replicate the success of Courtyards I. From the first development, we understood that people want a better quality of life. We all want secure homes with open spaces where our children can play and where houses are not cramped. And with the second Courtyards development, we hope that more people can enjoy this Italian enclave just a short distance from the central business district," Serrano added.

Truly a breath-taking sight to behold, the splendid clusters of Italian-inspired homes do not fail to illicit a sense of pride among its residents. Every single detail takes into account the inspiration while linking it closely with the Filipino sensibility. For instance, the homes are placed in clusters rather than rows – creating a more inviting ambience to encourage social interaction among neighbors. The homes are positioned around a central courtyard – a repeating theme throughout the entire property for which it was named after.

But the more unique feature is the inner courtyard found within each of the homes. There is an open space – either at the center or at the side of the residence – that can be accessed from the surrounding hallways. This particular configuration encourages more family interaction by providing a specific area where members of the household are bound to run into each other. The open lay-out also allows more sunshine and fresh air to circulate within the structure.

For the master of the household, casitas were integrated in the design with their needs especially in mind. Each home has a room that is slightly set apart from the main house. While ideal for staying guests, it is primarily meant to be a quiet space that would allow the homeowner to indulge in his personal business.

A finishing touch to these residences is the porticos. These arches that rest elegantly above the columns accent the courtyard design along with the cobblestones, sun-drenched colors, and cupolas that serve to complete the charming Italian motif.

Located within the Portofino development along the Las Piñas-Cavite-Laguna-Muntinlupa Link Road, Courtyards II is a charming cluster of homes situated beside Portofino Heights and closer to Alabang’s commercial district. It is also very close to Monte Di Portofino – the Portofino Heights Clubhouse and amenities area.

For inquiries and property previews, call 850-2868 or 850-3084, or visit www.brittany.com.ph.